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[E. Scott] The second deployment to Iraq changed Specialist Felipe Hill's life.
[Hill] The first time I went to Iraq I had a battle buddy get injured.
He was hit with an IED. Because I was unhappy with the situation,
I volunteered to go back to Iraq. [Scott] While training for his mission in
detainee operations, a routine workout set him back.
[Hill] I had to have surgery on my left arm because of nerve damage,
and I found out that I have four herniated discs in my neck.
[Scott] His competitive spirit put him on the right track.
I came here to do a job--represent Fort Meade, represent the Army--
and I'm going to do just that. I'm bringing back a medal. Simple as that.
[Scott] And he'll have more than one shot to win it.
[Hill] I'm competing in wheelchair basketball, the freestyle swimming,
and I'm also competing in the 50-meter dash, the 100-meter dash, and the relay race.
Because of my height, a lot of people underestimate me.
So proving them wrong on the field is what I look forward to.
[Scott] What he lacks in height he says he makes up in determination.
Okay. You say I can't do it, then I'm going to do it.
You say I can't win this 50-meter dash, I'm coming in first, second, and third.
Then nobody else will be getting a medal. Nobody else.
Once they hear, "Go!" the only thing that they're going to see is the back of my shoes.
It's the closest that I feel like I'm going to come to the Olympics,
but for me it's a great opportunity. Sergeant Earl Scott... >>And I'll be able
to reward myself with a cupcake afterwards. [Scott] Fort Meade, Maryland.
[♪techno music♪] That's the Army Today from Soldiers Radio and Television in
Washington.